Research and Design (Automotive) CPU Objectives

Research & Design (Automotive) CPU Objectives

Activity 1

1-1. Explore the basics of industrial design.

1-2. Investigate the careers of industrial designers.

1-3. Identify the concepts of mass, force, weight, velocity, and acceleration.

1-4. Describe an experience with an unsatisfactory industrial design.

Activity 2

2-1. Define design.

2-2. Discover terminology associated with research and design techniques.

2-3. Outline the steps in the design loop process.

2-4. Create three short design briefs on automobile features.

2-5. Dissect the possible design loop process for a familiar product.

Activity 3

3-1. Explore the history of the automobile and the automobile industry.

3-2. Identify the history and attributes of automobile design.

3-3. Examine new and future automobile designs.

3-4. Compare the perspective of today’s automobile buyer to those who bought early automobiles.

Activity 4

4-1. Identify the function and parts of automobile tires.

4-2. Examine the invention and history of tire production.

4-3. Investigate the careers of electrical and electronic technicians.

4-4. Consider what automobiles were like before tires.

Activity 5

5-1. Define and identify the function of an air dam.

5-2. Explore air direction on vehicles, such as the functions of spoilers, radiator grilles, and rear brake air inlets.

5-3. Identify parts of a shock absorber.

5-4. Investigate the careers of mechanical engineers.

5-5. Describe the roles of aerodynamic features.

Activity 6

6-1. Use software to design and test an automobile to achieve set objectives.

6-2. Compare the benefits and shortcomings of the Car Builder program.

Activity 7

7-1. Complete 10 thumbnail sketches for the CO₂ dragster.

7-2. Develop two thumbnail sketches into rough sketches.

7-3. Draw the final design using set parameters.

7-4. Discuss the helpfulness of thumbnail sketching.

Activity 8

8-1. Complete the final design of the CO₂ car using set parameters.

8-2. Prepare the CO₂ car kit or body blank for cutting.

8-3. File, sand, and smooth the body.

8-4. Investigate the careers of automotive technicians and mechanics.

8-5. Consider the advantages of building a dragster model with a machine instead of by hand.

Activity 9

9-1. Explore the history of automobile racing.

9-2. Continue shaping the dragster body.

9-3. Compare the shaping of the dragster to the shaping of a different type of racing machine.

Activity 10

10-1. Finish shaping and sanding the dragster, if necessary.

10-2. Color the dragster.

10-3. Install eye screws, axles, and wheels to the dragster.

10-4. Explore the careers of automotive body repairers.

10-5. Predict your dragster’s performance based on its design.

Activity 11

11-1.Weigh the dragster.

11-2. Test the dragster in a wind tunnel, if available.

11-3. Describe your response to your complete dragster.

Activity 12

12-1. Begin challenges to meet several high-level problem-solving objectives.

12-2. Imagine a more efficient industrial design for a common object.

Activity 13

13-1. Continue working on challenges to meet several high-level problem-solving objectives.

13-2. Compare definitive styles of modern car designs.

Activity 14

14-1. Continue working on challenges to meet several high-level problem-solving objectives.

14-2. Describe the industrial design of a new invention.

Activity 15

15-1. Select appropriate vocabulary terms based on the definitions provided.

15-2.Test your comprehension of concepts gained during this course.

15-3.State and explain your opinion of the Research & Design: Automotive CPU.

The objectives for the challenges in Activity 12 through Activity 15 of this CPU include:

Challenge 1

You will conduct research on a career of your choice that utilizes research and design. Share your findings in a presentation.

Challenge 2

Complete the design loop process for the dragsters by testing them.

Challenge 3

Design an accessory feature to add to your dragster.

Challenge 4

Design a vehicle meant to move in an unusual environment.

Challenge 5

Research energy-efficient and concept automobiles to create a presentation on a particular kind.

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